Stuart J. Friedman

Since 1978, Stuart Friedman has concentrated his practice in estate planning and trust administration, including representing closely held corporations and high net worth individuals with complex estate planning needs.

Mr. Friedman has extensive experience in federal estate and income tax matters, and has represented many estates, corporations and individuals in disputes before the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Tax Court.

On behalf of clients in Illinois, Indiana and Florida, he drafts complex wills and trusts, family partnership agreements and charitable trusts, and handles all other aspects of highly sophisticated estate planning.

Professional Background

Mr. Friedman joined Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in April 2009. Previously, he was the Corporate Secretary, Shareholder, Director and name partner of Pinkerton and Friedman, P.C., a Munster, Indiana, law firm where he practiced since 1978.

In 2007 he was certified by the Indiana State Bar Association as an Estate Planning and Administration Specialist.

Honors & Awards

Holds a peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell for ethics and legal ability

Presentations

Mr. Friedman’s presentations include:

“Practical Planning in the Light of the Tax Relief Act of 2010 / Life Insurance in Estate Planning,” Hinshaw Breakfast Briefing for Accountants, Schererville, Indiana, October 2011.